| Type | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
|---|---|
| Industry | Recycling |
| Headquarters | Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Key people | Steve Thompson, Director |
| Website | www.recyclecurbside.com |
Curbside Value Partnership is an independent, 501(c)3 originally established by The Aluminum Association as a partnership with other material industries to prompt curbside recycling.
Curbside Value Partnership works "one-on-one" with communities to increase participation in curbside recycling and track their gains. Since its launch, Curbside Value Partnership has engaged 27 communities and state-wide programs in: Minnesota, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.[1] Additionally, hundreds of communities have access to Curbside Value Partnership Best Shared Practices disseminated via the bi-annual newsletter, Bin Buzz [1].
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Curbside Value Partnership's success varies per community but on average, the interaction observers a 23% increase in recycling volume and an 18% increase in participation.[2]
Curbside Value Partnership became independent of The Aluminum Association in January 2011 when it was incorporated in Arlington, Virginia as a 501(c)3 with an independent Board of Directors including: David Gill (Novelis,) Brian Gray (ARCO Aluminum, Inc.) Matt McKenna (Keep America Beautiful,) Elizabeth Schmitt (Alcoa,) Gerri Walsh (Ball Corporation,) and Gary Wygant (Coca-Cola.) [3] Steve Thompson is the director.
Currently, Curbside Value Partnership is funded by members of The Aluminum Association and Can Manufacturers Institute including Alcoa, ARCO Aluminum, Anheuser-Busch Metal Containers, Ball Corporation, Novelis, and REXAM. Additionally, Coca Cola Recycling is involved Curbside Value Partnership data and measurement initiative in Georgia.[4]